nerdexam
CompTIA

220-1102 · Question #572

Which of the following describes a concept that requires using a combination of an ID, a password, and a biometric?

The correct answer is D. Multifactor authentication. A concept that enhances security by requiring multiple distinct forms of verification, such as an ID, a password, and a biometric.

Security

Question

Which of the following describes a concept that requires using a combination of an ID, a password, and a biometric?

Options

  • ATypes of security
  • BAccess control
  • CPrinciple of least privilege
  • DMultifactor authentication

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    88% (29)

Why each option

A concept that enhances security by requiring multiple distinct forms of verification, such as an ID, a password, and a biometric.

ATypes of security

Types of security is a broad category and does not specifically describe combining multiple authentication methods.

BAccess control

Access control refers to managing who can access resources, but it is not the specific concept of combining multiple authentication factors.

CPrinciple of least privilege

Principle of least privilege dictates that users should only have the minimum necessary access rights, which is unrelated to the method of authentication itself.

DMultifactor authenticationCorrect

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security system that verifies a user's identity by requiring two or more distinct pieces of evidence from different categories. These categories typically include something you know (like a password), something you have (like a phone or token), and something you are (like a fingerprint or facial scan).

Concept tested: Multifactor authentication (MFA)

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity/mfa

Topics

#Multifactor Authentication#Authentication Factors#Security Concepts#Biometrics

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full 220-1102 Practice